GOING FOR THE GOLD WITH TOTAL REWARDS
September 1718, 2012 Dallas, Texas
Presentation Proposal Instructions
To be considered as a speaker for the Texas Total Rewards Conference, complete the Speaker Proposal Form in full. Submit your completed proposal via email to:
Jenny Voigt,
Texas Total Rewards Conference - Interim Program Chair
Deadline for submission: Friday, January 13, 2012
Presentation Opportunities
· Texas Total Rewards Conference is a two-day regional conference with multiple speakers and topics offered as 25 – 40 concurrent sessions.
· A typical breakout session is 45-60 minutes + 15 minutes for Q&A, and may be repeated.
· Presentations by or including practitioners are recommended and highly valued.
· We are particularly interested in educational topics that meet the curriculum and presentation standards for WorldatWork and HRCI credits.
Selection Process
· Submit your proposal, sample handouts and any other material that will aid in understanding the specific topic and its relevance to Total Rewards Professionals. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
· Please name the file you submit using the following syntax: Presentation.YourLastName.YourCompany
· Submitted materials will be reviewed for content, originality, quality and relevance to program goals.
· Professional references will be checked to verify presentation quality and skills.
· If this proposal is accepted, you will be contacted by the committee to discuss dates, location and programs.
· The Conference is solely responsible for the layout and production of all promotional pieces and reserves the right to edit program copy as needed.
Marketing Policy
Total rewards professionals attend this conference to further their knowledge on the latest trends and to learn techniques relevant to their jobs. Chosen speakers agree to refrain from promoting their products or services during their presentations.
We believe that knowledgeable speakers who provide their audiences with practical information on important issues in a professional manner will attract those interested in products and services of their own accord. Opportunities are available for promotion by purchasing a booth in the Exhibit Hall.
In the interest of our members, you agree to comply with the following restrictions if chosen to speak:
· Selling or “raffling off” products or services is NOT allowed. Exceptions on the sale of authored, signed published books will be made on a case-by-case basis.
· Soliciting attendee contact information for any purpose is not allowed. Contact initiated by the attendee is completely acceptable.
· Videotaping and audio taping are prohibited unless approved in writing by the Conference office at least 30 days prior to the presentation.
Program PDFs
If your proposed topic is selected, an electronic soft copy of your presentation handouts in PDF format will be required 8 weeks in advance of the conference (Friday, July 20, 2012). Please forward to , so that your presentation may be uploaded to the conference website.
Speaker Fees and Expenses
The Conference does not pay speaker fees or reimburse expenses for the majority of the speaking opportunities. Travel and lodging arrangements are the responsibility of the speaker. The Conference will provide speakers with an outstanding opportunity for professional development, increased visibility and establishment of valuable contacts with a targeted audience.
Speaker Benefits
· Registration: If selected as a presenter, you may attend the entire conference free of charge.
· Session materials available online: The Conference produces an online version of the conference featuring the speakers’ handouts from the concurrent sessions.
· If you send your handout PDF by the deadline (Friday, July 20, 2012), you will also have the opportunity to include one page of marketing material as the final page of your handout. Contributing your handouts increases your visibility and insures that Conference participants are able to pass your concepts on to others in their company and to contact you long after the event in the event their company might be interested in your expertise and services. The Conference reserves the right to edit submitted information as deemed appropriate.
If selected as a presenter, you will receive confirmation by March 5, 2012. You will receive a speaker’s packet providing your session time and location and room capacity two to three weeks prior to the conference.
SPEAKER PROPOSAL FORM
(This form must be filled out in its entirety.)
All published information will be based on your submitted application. Proofread your submissions thoroughly. Submit your name as you wish to see it published. Please include your professional designations (Ph.D., CCP, CCB, SPHR, PHR, GPHR, etc.) after your last name.
Name: ,Title:
Company:
Address:
City, State, Zip code: ,
Work Phone: Cell Phone:
E-mail Address:
Emergency Contact (full name):
Phone No:
Are you a member of HCBA CTCBA NTCA SACA?
Are you a member of: WorldatWork or Other HR-related association(s)? Please specify:
Will you attend both days of the conference? (9/17 – 9/18) Yes OR Monday Only Tuesday Only
Speaker Biography
Briefly list your experience, results and accomplishments that relate specifically to your topic. (100 words or less)
Will your session be given by more than one person? Yes No If Yes, please provide additional speaker information below.
SPEAKER #2
Name: ,Title:
Company:
Address:
City, State, Zip code: ,
Work Phone: Cell Phone:
E-mail Address:
Will 2nd Speaker attend both days of the conference? Yes OR Monday Only Tuesday Only
Speaker #2 Bio, if applicable (100 words or less)
SPEAKER #3
Name: ,Title:
Company:
Address:
City, State, Zip code: ,
Work Phone: Cell Phone:
E-mail Address:
Will 3rd Speaker attend both days of the conference? Yes Monday Only Tuesday Only
Speaker #3 Bio, if applicable (100 words or less)
Have you conducted this or a similar presentation for similar groups? Yes No
If so, name of group(s):
If you have not previously presented at Texas Total Rewards sponsored event, please provide two references from other conferences or events at which you have presented:
Speaker Name: / Speaker Name:Organization/Event: / Organization/Event:
Contact: / Contact:
Phone/email: / Phone/email:
Session Tracks
Sessions are planned in “tracks” or areas of interest. To help us correctly classify your session, please select the category below that best describes the content and/or target audience of your presentation:
Compensation / Performance & Recognition / Total RewardsBenefits / Development & Career Opportunities / Work Life
Target Audience
Please indicate the experience/knowledge level of the audience for which your presentation is best suited.
Emerging (1-3 years of experience) Intermediate (4-7 years of experience)
Advanced (strategic level involvement)
Presentation Marketing Information
This information will be used at Conference discretion. The session title and summary, along with the biographical and other information you submit below may be edited, due to space limitations and/or style, and will be used to promote attendance, newsletters, programs, web announcements and as your introduction at the conference.
Give serious thought to your session topic, title, session description and session introduction. If you are selected as a speaker, this information will be used for promotional purposes and may not be changed later. New, original topics are highly valued.
Title of Session (10 words or less)
Your session title can directly impact attendance at your session. It should be both appealing and reflective of your session content.
Session Description
Part #1 Compelling statement, including vital statistics and current trends; or a problem statement using statistics of current trends.
Part #2 General statement (How does the topic or problem affect the attendee’s career or life?)
Part #3 Workplace Application - Using persuasive learning objectives, show attendees how #2 will be accomplished or resolved. (By attending this presentation, TR professionals will be able to -- [bullet – action verb])
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Audio/Visual Requirements
No AV requests or changes will be accepted after August 10, 2012.
All rooms will be set-up classroom style and will be equipped with the following:
· LCD / Computer Projector for PowerPoint Presentation
· Screen
• Lavaliere Microphone
Other equipment is available by special request and will incur an equipment charge. Based on room size and comments from previous conferences flip charts are discouraged.
Date/Time Preference
Do you have a preference for date/time? Please rank in order of preference from 1-4, with 1 being your first choice:
Monday AM Monday PM Tuesday AM Tuesday PM
We cannot guarantee scheduling for a particular date or time, but we will do our best to accommodate your preferences.
Marketing Options
My company has agreed to sponsor the conference at the level.
My company has agreed to exhibit at the conference.
Have someone contact me regarding Sponsorship and Exhibitor opportunities.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
If selected, I understand that I will not receive a fee nor have expenses paid in exchange for my presentation. I agree to adhere to the schedule furnished by the conference. I understand that my presentation is not a showcase for promotion of my business, practice or product, and I will not “sell” my products or services from the speaker platform. I understand that the Conference is not responsible for shipping and/or printing charges. I agree to follow the regulations set forth in this agreement.
PLEASE PRINT AND RETAIN A COPY OF THIS PROPOSAL FOR YOUR RECORDS.
For more information e-mail
I assign all rights to and release from liability the Texas Total Rewards Conference for the recording, reproduction, exhibition and distribution of audio communications (unless indicated otherwise above) and presentation handout materials as a presenter/speaker at the Texas Total Rewards Conference.
Speaker Signature Date
Co-Presenter Signature Date
Co-Presenter Signature Date
This page must be signed to validate your proposal for consideration. Unsigned or otherwise incomplete proposals cannot be considered.
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